Beara: Dark Legends

Beara: Dark Legends PDF Author: Brian O'Sullivan
Publisher: Irish Imbas Books
ISBN: 0992254590
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 609

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Book Description
"Nobody knows much about reclusive historian Muiris (Mos) O'Súilleabháin except that he doesn't share his secrets freely. Mos, however, has a "sixth sense for history, a unique talent for finding lost things". Lured from seclusion, despite his own misgivings, Mos is hired to locate the final resting place of legendary Irish hero, Fionn Mac Cumhal. Confronted by a thousand year old mystery, the distractions of a beguiling circus performer and a lethal competitor, Mos must draw on his knowledge of Gaelic and Celtic lore to defy his enemies and survive the secrets of his own family history in the Beara peninsula. Beara: Dark Legends is the first in a trilogy of unforgettable Irish thrillers. Propulsive, atmospheric and darkly humorous, Dark Legends introduces an Irish hero like you've never seen before. Nothing you thought you knew about Ireland will ever be the same again"--Back cover.

Beara: Dark Legends

Beara: Dark Legends PDF Author: Brian O'Sullivan
Publisher: Irish Imbas Books
ISBN: 0992254590
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 609

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Book Description
"Nobody knows much about reclusive historian Muiris (Mos) O'Súilleabháin except that he doesn't share his secrets freely. Mos, however, has a "sixth sense for history, a unique talent for finding lost things". Lured from seclusion, despite his own misgivings, Mos is hired to locate the final resting place of legendary Irish hero, Fionn Mac Cumhal. Confronted by a thousand year old mystery, the distractions of a beguiling circus performer and a lethal competitor, Mos must draw on his knowledge of Gaelic and Celtic lore to defy his enemies and survive the secrets of his own family history in the Beara peninsula. Beara: Dark Legends is the first in a trilogy of unforgettable Irish thrillers. Propulsive, atmospheric and darkly humorous, Dark Legends introduces an Irish hero like you've never seen before. Nothing you thought you knew about Ireland will ever be the same again"--Back cover.

Liath Luachra: The Grey One

Liath Luachra: The Grey One PDF Author: Brian O'Sullivan
Publisher: Irish Imbas Books
ISBN: 099412581X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336

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Book Description
"Ireland 188 A.D: A land of tribal affiliations, secret alliances and treacherous rivalries. Youthful woman warrior Liath Luachra has survived two brutal years fighting with mercenary war party "The Friendly Ones" but now the winds are shifting. Dispatched on a murderous errand where nothing is as it seems, she must survive a group of treacherous comrades, the unwanted advances of her battle leader and a personal history that might be her own undoing. Clanless and friendless, she can count on nothing but her wits, her fighting skills and her natural ferocity to see her through. Woman warrior, survivor, killer and future guardian to Irish hero Fionn mac Cumhaill _ this is her story"--Back cover of print version.

Irish Imbas: Celtic Mythology Collection 2017

Irish Imbas: Celtic Mythology Collection 2017 PDF Author: Will O’Siorain
Publisher: Irish Imbas Books
ISBN: 0994146841
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 81

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Book Description
This fresh collection of short stories follows on from the popular 2016 collection with a new group of contemporary authors hauling ancient Irish, Scottish and Welsh stories and concepts out of the shadows and placing them firmly back into the limelight where they belong. Love, mystery and drama, these fascinating tales mark a new movement of more authentic 'Celtic' writing and a better understanding of the real cultures behind them. Accompanied by explanatory notes on the background cultural context, this latest collection examines the stories of Macha and the naming of Eamain Macha, the deity ‘An Dagda’, ‘Changlings’, why you should be careful with crows and many others. Na Ceiltigh, abú!

FIONN: The Adversary

FIONN: The Adversary PDF Author: Brian O'Sullivan
Publisher: Irish Imbas Books
ISBN: 0994146825
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 311

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Book Description
Ireland 198 A.D. The druid Bodhmhall and her nephew Demne have survived a bloody ambush but the cost has been substantial. The Ráth Bládhma allies have been decimated, the ragged survivors strung along the banks of an isolated river valley. And their pursuers are closing in. Seeking safety at the fortress of Dún Baoiscne, Bodhmhall must confront her own turbulent history and her scheming father to finally unearth the identity of the mysterious Adversary. Meanwhile, the woman warrior Liath Luachra, pushed to the edge of her abilities, has a far more direct approach in mind. The future is balanced on a precarious sword edge. No-one will escape unscathed. Based on the ancient Fenian Cycle texts, the Fionn mac Cumhaill Series recounts the fascinating and pulse-pounding tale of the birth and adventures of Ireland’s greatest hero, Fionn mac Cumhaill.

Liath Luachra: The Seeking

Liath Luachra: The Seeking PDF Author: Brian O'Sullivan
Publisher: Irish Imbas Books
ISBN: 099513037X
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 325

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Book Description
How do you kill a ghost? In the bleak Luachair valley, Liath Luachra’s winter seclusion is disrupted by a desperate plea for help. Raising a fian (battle group) to rescue a comrade’s abducted sister however, she quickly discovers this simple ‘Seeking’ is far more perilous than anything she could have imagined. Traversing the wilderness of ancient Ireland in pursuit of an enigmatic raiding party, the woman warrior encounters old enemies who seek to undermine her and new allies who cannot be trusted. Meanwhile, within her own war band, secrets have surfaced that threaten her leadership and her trust in her warriors. Faced with horrors she’d thought long forgotten and confronted by a chilling spectre from her past, Liath Luachra must revert to the very worst part of herself to survive. But you cannot chase – or kill – a ghost.

FIONN: The Tightening Trail

FIONN: The Tightening Trail PDF Author: Brian O'Sullivan
Publisher: Irish Imbas Books
ISBN: 1067016600
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208

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Book Description
The mystery deepens. The spilled blood thickens. Following the receipt of a cryptic message from an unexpected source, Fionn and his two guardians (the druid, Bodhmhall and the woman warrior, Liath Luachra) must traverse ‘The Great Wild’ to the distant lands of Na Tailte Méithe. There, in a hidden settlement, his uncle Crimall may – or may not – be alive to greet him. Meanwhile, longtime enemies Clann Morna have returned in force, determined to prevent the party from reaching their goal. As enemy warriors encircle them and traces of an ancient conspiracy come to light, Fionn must grow into the role for which he is destined. And work to solve the mystery of his father’s death.

Irish Imbas: Celtic Mythology Collection 1

Irish Imbas: Celtic Mythology Collection 1 PDF Author: Brian O'Sullivan
Publisher: Irish Imbas Books
ISBN: 0994125879
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 159

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Book Description
This collection by a new wave of contemporary authors (Sighle Meehan, Sheelagh Russell Brown, Marc McEntegart, Coral Atkinson and Marie Gethins) hauls Celtic stories out of the dusty shadows and with succinct mythological analysis places them back into the light where they belong.Love, mystery and drama, these fascinating tales mark a new movement of authentic and original Celtic-based writing and a better understanding of Celtic cultures.The 'Fairies', the 'Salmon of Knowledge', the 'Children of Lir' and the 'Selkie'. They're all waiting for you here.

Celtic Mythology Collection 3

Celtic Mythology Collection 3 PDF Author: Brian O'Sullivan
Publisher: Irish Imbas Books
ISBN: 0995107955
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 81

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Book Description
Over the past centuries, many 'Celtic' cultural tales and beliefs have been relegated to the status of children’s stories or cartoonish caricature, misunderstood and misinterpreted for as long as most of us can remember. This third collection of short stories follows on from the previous 2016 and 2017 collections, with a fresh group of contemporary authors hauling 'Celtic' stories out of the shadows, back into the light where they belong. Love, mystery and drama, these fascinating tales mark a new movement of authentic and original Celtic-based writing and a better understanding of the Celtic cultures. Accompanied by explanatory notes on the background cultural context, this latest collection includes stories on the Selkie, changelings, crow messengers to the dead and the infamous tale of Labhraigh Loingseach. Na Ceiltigh, abú!

Fionn: Traitor of Dun Baoiscne

Fionn: Traitor of Dun Baoiscne PDF Author: Brian O'Sullivan
Publisher: Irish Imbas Books
ISBN: 0992254507
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 287

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Book Description
Ireland: 198 A.D. Six years have passed since the brutal attack on the community of Ráth Bládhma. The isolated valley of Glenn Ceoch is at peace once more but those who survived still bear the scars of that struggle. Now, new dangers threaten the settlement. The warrior Liath Luachra has discovered troubling signs of strangers in the surrounding wilderness. Disgraced druid Bodhmhall fears a fresh attempt to abduct her talented nephew. A summons from the fortress Dún Baoiscne sets them both on a perilous traverse of the Great Wild where enemies, old and new, await them. And Muirne has returned to reclaim her son. Come what may, there will be blood. Based on the ancient Fenian Cycle texts, the Fionn mac Cumhaill Series recounts the fascinating and pulse-pounding tale of the birth and adventures of Ireland’s greatest hero, Fionn mac Cumhaill.

Irish Imbas: Celtic Mythology Collection 2017

Irish Imbas: Celtic Mythology Collection 2017 PDF Author: Will O’Siorain
Publisher: Irish Imbas Books
ISBN: 0994146841
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 81

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Book Description
This fresh collection of short stories follows on from the popular 2016 collection with a new group of contemporary authors hauling ancient Irish, Scottish and Welsh stories and concepts out of the shadows and placing them firmly back into the limelight where they belong. Love, mystery and drama, these fascinating tales mark a new movement of more authentic 'Celtic' writing and a better understanding of the real cultures behind them. Accompanied by explanatory notes on the background cultural context, this latest collection examines the stories of Macha and the naming of Eamain Macha, the deity ‘An Dagda’, ‘Changlings’, why you should be careful with crows and many others. Na Ceiltigh, abú!